More Mother's Day Options; Fish Fry Friday For A Good Cause

NOLA— More last minute Mother's Day options from Brett Anderson include Gracious Bakery and Pagoda Cafe.  [NOLA.com]

TULANE/GRAVIER— Tomorrow, May 8, a lunchtime fish fry from Lantern Light Ministry along with local chefs Matt Murphy (of Irish House) and Justin Kennedy (of Parkway) will happen at St. Joseph Rebuild Center (1803 Gravier) just outside the CBD. $10 includes fish, baked mac, corn salad and dessert, with proceeds benefiting Lantern Light, which helps to feed and offer other assistance to homeless people. Drive-thru and pre ordersavailable. [Advocate]

WESTBANK— Next Sunday, May 17, Cafe Hope and Zatarain's team up for the   2^nd Annual Local Food Fest in Café Hope's outdoor garden. Free admission, with 20+ restaurants—Coquette, Boucherie, St. James Cheese Co. to name a few—offering food, plus live music, craft beer, a car show and children's activities. All proceeds benefit Cafe Hope, which helps at risk youth develop culinary and life skills. [Eaterwire]